Date Posted:2026-09-24
Country:United States of America
Location:US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-315 ~ 315 Bob Heath Dr ~ BOB HEATH
Position Role Type:Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
The
Mechanical Analysis and Test (MA&T) Department is responsible for ensuring structural and thermal design robustness across the Raytheon portfolio of products. From preliminary concepts to fielded weapon system support, MA&T delivers innovative structural and thermal engineering solutions utilizing methods ranging from classical fundamental & empirically based techniques to state-of-the-art finite element methods leveraging industry leading commercial tools; all complimented and validated by tests executed in a manner to ensure cost effective yet technically balanced solutions.
The Mechanical Engineer II - Structural Engineer position is located in Huntsville, AL and the role is onsite.Raytheon is seeking a
Structural Engineer to join the Mechanical Analysis and Test Department. In this role you will get the opportunity to work on products throughout their lifecycle from initial design trade studies and proposals through qualification testing to enduring production support. Engineers will join and learn from a team of 200+ engineers working in all areas of structural engineering, and can expect a wide variety of assignments, from classical stress analyses to cutting edge computer aided analysis methodologies and field test support at locations around the world.
What You Will Do- Perform detailed structural analyses to support all phases of programs
- Generate test plans required to validate analyses and verify hardware compliance to customer requirements
- Analyze test data to validate and correlate models, and/or generate mechanical loads and environments
- Work with experienced analysts on problems of moderate complexity to provide the answers needed under program cost and schedule constraints
- Coordinate and lead technical peer reviews ensuring the technical accuracy of work products as well as acting as a reviewer for others work products
- Present results to internal stakeholders and external customers
- Generate detailed, archival technical reports
- Travel to test sites to support test or design discussion (depending on work assignment)
Qualifications You Must Have - Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant or An Advanced Degree in a related field
- Experience in structural analysis with any of the following tools: PATRAN, NASTRAN, ANSYS, ABAQUS or equivalent software
- Ability to obtain a U.S. government issued security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Qualifications We Prefer- Working knowledge of mechanical principles to solve classical structural engineering problems both inside and outside of software tools
- 5+ years of professional experience in stress/structural analysis
- Experience in structural testing: planning, organization, execution, data reduction and correlation
- Experience with dynamic shock and vibration analysis
- Experience with solid modeling CAD tools such as CREO or equivalent
- Experience with Matlab
What We Offer- Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
- Relocation Eligible - relocation assistance is available for this position
Learn More & Apply Now!- Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
